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This is an all animal podcast with an R rating for sex, cultural taboo, STDs, fish orgies, and an appropriate amount of cursing. Dr. Siperstein is a veterinarian and Melissa is a professional dog trainer - they have been working professionally with animals for over 30 years combined and have many stories that would get the Wild Kratts an FCC violation. Twice a month they will dive deep on a controversial subject in the animal world and wash it all down with a news story about animals that would make David Attenborough clutch some pearls. So, put the kids to bed, get a beverage of your choice, and listen to this animal podcast with an after-dark vibe. This is Totally Pawsome.

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Four-Year-Old Mail Carriers and Drunk Seagulls

August 25, 2021 • Dr. Sip Siperstein and Melissa McCue-McGrath • Season 1 • Episode 9

Dr. Sip and Melissa announce the winners of a weirdly restrictive contest; dog bite statistics that every dog owner and professional needs to hear; the UK has a drunk seagull problem.

Dog bites, "Pit bulls" and statistics resources:
Lili Chin's book, Doggie Language

Patricia McConnell's book: The Other End of the Leash

Bronwen Dicky's "Pit Bull: Battle For An American Icon"

https://www.mkplawgroup.com/dog-bite-statistics/

https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2019-06/new-study-identifies-most-damaging-dog-bites-by-breed/

https://www.coloradoinjurylaw.com/dog-bite-statistics/

The Dunbar Bite Scale

Drunk Seagulls:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44736447

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/you-might-see-drunk-seagulls-4258903

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/drunk-seagulls-rspc-alcohol-beaches-somerset-devon-dorset-a8435761.html

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Dr. Sip is a practicing veterinarian in and around Oakland/Berkeley, California. More about Dr. Sip and her veterinary work can be found here: DrSipVet.com/

Melissa can be heard on her other podcast, BewilderBeasts (safe for work and kids, unlike this show!) and at MelissaMcCueMcGrath.com

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